Biography

Winners of the Phoenix Blues Society's Blues Challenge (2018 and 2019) and finalists in The Blues Foundation's  "International Blues Challenge" for 2019!

Former bassist for Lucky Peterson and Grammy Award winner James Cotton, CROS has shared the stage with a number of accomplished artists in a variety of genres;  alternative rock group Inflatable Soule, rap group Cypress Hill, blues,R&B and jazz artists Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Marcus Miller, Otis Taylor, Shemekia Copeland, Otis Rush,Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Bernard Allison, Johnny Winter, Jimmy Johnson, Kenny Neal and numerous Jazz ensembles.

By fusing an amazing blend of music and experience over his career CROS brings an incredible and unique presence to every performance.  Devyn Poole on drums brings the fire and intensity that no other drummer can match!  Laying down that driving beat with a groove that cannot be matched, Devyn is a drummer of all drummers!  Rick Mutter on keys,  adding that extra element that brings the music to life! Darryl Porras on guitar , laying down the backbone of the groove, laying down the rhythm and leads.  Kenny Brown on guitar, Kenny adds the power, intensity, drive and passion which gives the must the final element of completeness! You will experience a multitude of feelings and emotions all while sitting back and enjoying the ride through a mixture of soul, funk, blues, rock, R&B and folk that will leave you satisfied but clamoring for more all at the same time!